Gibson LG-1 (Conversion) 1948, Sunburst

$3,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Parlor and Small Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	LG-1 (Conversion)
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GF9773-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1948
Top	Solid Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Finish Material	Nitrocellulose
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12"
Brace Pattern	X-Braced
Tuners	Replaced Klusons
Bridge	Rosewood
Electronics	N/A
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.71"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.18"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Yes
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Re-braced X, back replaced, modern replacement tuners, fingerboard tongue cut when neck was reset, neck overspray, finish touch up, buffed, shimmed nut, heel crack, replacement bridge, large top crack below treble side of bridge (4 maple cleats), large top crack below bass side of bridge (3 maple cleats), replacement bridge plate, refret, crack above pickguard on treble side of fingerboard extension, replacement popsicle brace, replacement back strip, bass side crack repair on lower waist (stained to try to match color)

Description

This Gibson LG-1 has undergone a good deal of repair and modification to result in a reliable vintage piece with warm, smooth tone. The most notable modifications are a conversion to X-bracing to make it a more structurally sound guitar, and the back has been replaced. There's been a neck reset, refret, and several crack repairs. A full list of repair and modifications is available on our specs tab. The resulting guitar is in great condition and ready to play for years to come. Get your hands on a vintage Gibson with for a reasonable price with this LG-1 conversion!

Includes modern hard shell case.

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